New evidence
Systematic review of 11 studies links sesame oil to better cholesterol and blood sugar in diabetics — but the findings were inconsistent across trials.
This is among the first systematic reviews on sesame oil for blood lipids and glycemic control, but the inconsistent results and narrow focus on diabetic and dyslipidemic patients mean the evidence is still too preliminary to apply broadly.
A review of 11 clinical studies found that sesame oil — along with canola and flaxseed oils — helped lower LDL cholesterol and improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes and high cholesterol. However, the results varied between studies, and the benefits were observed only in a specific clinical population. Because this is early evidence, more research is needed to see if similar effects occur in healthy individuals.
Where this fits in the evidence
This is among the first studies we've indexed on Sesame for Improved Blood Lipid Profile — treat it as an early signal until more research accumulates.
The study
- Systematic Review
- 2025-02-07
- Frontiers in nutrition
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